Lemon Ltd has a December 31 year end. On January 1, 2018 Lemon acquires 4000 shares of Nike Inc at a cost of $150 per share. Transaction cost is $1200. The Investment is classified as available for Sale. On December 31, 2018 the Fair Value of Nike share has decreased to $120/share. On March 1, 2019 Lemon Ltd sells the shares for $135 per share. Transaction cost for the sale is $2000. Record the journal entries in the books of Lemon Ltd.

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Lemon Ltd has a December 31 year end.  On January 1, 2018 Lemon acquires 4000 shares of Nike Inc at a cost of $150 per share.  Transaction cost is $1200.  The Investment is classified as available for Sale.  On December 31, 2018 the Fair Value of Nike share has decreased to $120/share.  On March 1, 2019 Lemon Ltd sells the shares for $135 per share. Transaction cost for the sale is $2000.  Record the  journal entries in the books of Lemon Ltd

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